Benjamin Britten Academy of Music and Mathematics — Secondary School in Lowestoft

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Benjamin Britten Academy of Music and Mathematics

Lowestoft, NR32 4PZ

1,262 Pupils

1,200 Capacity

11–16 Age Range

31.50% FSM %

613 Boys

649 Girls

About Benjamin Britten Academy of Music and Mathematics

Benjamin Britten Academy of Music and Mathematics is an Academies for pupils aged 11–16 based in Suffolk, East of England. The school is mixed-gender and Open with a Does not apply character.

It has 1,262 pupils on roll. School capacity: 1,200. Current headteacher: Anna Ridley and Mrs Imogen Thurbon Executive Headmaster: Jim McAtear.

All information is drawn from the GIAS dataset published by the Department for Education. School details including admissions and term dates should be verified with Suffolk or the school directly.

School Details

Establishment Type	Academy sponsor led
Type Group	Academies
Phase of Education	Secondary
Status	Open
Local Authority	Suffolk
Region	East of England
Administrative District	East Suffolk
Parliamentary Constituency	Lowestoft
Ward	Gunton & St Margarets
Urban / Rural	Urban: Further from a major town or city
Admissions Policy	Non-selective
Religious Character	Does not apply
Gender Policy	Mixed
Boarders	No boarders
Sixth Form	Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision	No Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor	HARTISMERE FAMILY OF SCHOOLS
Opened	01-05-2016
UKPRN	10054164
URN	142759
Data Last Updated	27-01-2026

Governors & Trustees (12)

Name	Role	Appointed	Term Ends	Appointing Body
Mr Nic Bennett	Chair of Local Governing Body	19/11/2025	18/11/2026	Appointed by GB/board
Dr Melanie Dobromylskyj	Chair of Local Governing Body	10/06/2024	11/06/2025	Appointed by GB/board
Nic Bennett	Local Governor	11/10/2023	10/10/2027	Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates
Gaynor Clipsham	Local Governor	03/10/2023	02/10/2027	Elected by school staff
Ms Lynette Culverwell	Local Governor	17/07/2023	16/07/2027	Appointed by GB/board
Mr Jonathan Dack	Local Governor	05/06/2023	04/06/2027	Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates
Dr Melanie Dobromylskyj	Local Governor	27/02/2020	26/02/2028	Appointed by GB/board
Sarah Jarrett	Local Governor	27/02/2020	26/02/2028	Appointed by GB/board
Nikola Low	Local Governor	11/10/2023	10/10/2027	Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates
Co Headteacher Dr Anna Ridley	Local Governor	05/06/2023	—	Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Co Headteacher Imogen Thurbon	Local Governor	05/06/2023	—	Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Lianne Willimott	Local Governor	11/10/2023	10/10/2027	Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates